Meet the team of receptionists, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants at West Chelsea Veterinary

Our veterinary health care team is comprised of caring and patient individuals who help to ensure that your pet receives the kindest and gentlest of care. In addition to our 8 veterinarians, our skilled team includes 1 practice manager, 8 members of our front desk team, 7 licensed veterinary technicians and 11 veterinary assistants. Fifty percent our staff members have been working at West Chelsea Vet for more than 5 years, while 70% have been with us for more than 3 years. We take great pride in the longevity of our team and value greatly the consistency of top quality medical care that it helps to inspire. When your pet comes to West Chelsea Veterinary, we are committed to caring for them just as we would our own.

Hospital Manager
Liz Luboja

Elizabeth Luboja, Hospital Manager/Supervisor
Liz Luboja has been the Hospital Manager at West Chelsea Veterinary since the practice opened in 1997. After pursuing a career in law and graduating form NYU Law School in 1996, Liz decided that being a lawyer was not her cup of tea. She left the legal profession and joined the team at West Chelsea Vet. Inevitably, a practice manager must wear many hats, overseeing all staff and client matters and making sure that each area of the hospital runs smoothly and efficiently. Liz has watched the process of growth over the years the hospital has been open: once a four-person business, now a seven-doctor, thirty-employee practice committed to both medical excellence and top-quality, personalized client service. The time that she spends away from West Chelsea Vet is devoted to raising her son. Together, they live with and love dearly their yellow Labrador, Hopper and their two adopted cats, P-foot and Flanny.

Front Desk Team
Led by two veterinary receptionists with over 30 years of experience between them, the front desk team at West Chelsea Veterinary is one of the best and most experienced in the city. All of our front desk team members are knowledgeable and kind and will help you assess your pet's condition and decide whether or not you need to bring them in to see a doctor. They serve as the main artery through which clients communicate with the hospital. They oversee client/doctor communications, book appointments, prepare each day's files, process insurance claims and, most importantly perhaps, welcome you to West Chelsea Veterinary and make you and your pet feel at home.

	Front Desk Team Members Indra Joseph, Team Leader/Supervisor Stu Cottingham, Team Leader/Supervisor Michelle Duranti Kathleen Castro Krissy Khadaran Melissa Perez Adaire Deriso
Indra Joseph and Stu Cottingham, Team Leaders/Supervisors

Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Our team of seven Licensed Veterinary Technicians has 70 years of combined experience between them. They work closely with our doctors in the medical treatment of our patients. They administer medication, prepare animals for surgery, draw blood, place catheters, monitor anesthesia during procedures, take and process radiographs and implement our advanced pain management protocol. They are a crucial link in the chain of superior care that you pet will receive at West Chelsea Veterinary.

Team Leader/Supervisor

	Licensed Veterinary Technician Team Members Jose Lopez, L.V.T., Team Leader/Supervisor Aileen Avalos, L.V.T., Patient Care Coordinator Candace Jones, L.V.T. Sheena Alliers, L.V.T. Niomi Bailey, L.V.T. Victoria Newman, L.V.T. Jonathan Alvarado, L.V.T.
Jose Lopez, L.V.T

Veterinary Assistant Team
Our veterinary assistants directly assist our doctors and act as patient advocates. They help our doctors in gently holding and comforting pets during exams and are responsible for filling prescriptions, walking dogs, feeding pets that are in the hospital and keeping our patients comfortable and happy. Their tender handling and care means that your pet will feel safe and at home even when he/she is at our hospital. Our assistants have a demanding and varied job description to fulfill, making it one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the hospital.

	Veterinary Assistant Team Members Denise McClutchy, Team Leader/Supervisor Sid Blalock Marcelo Matamoros Jennifer Genesi Justin Ferguson Brenda Nieves Daylan Knight Miguel Chamorra
Denise Mclutchy, Team Leader/Supervisor